[SOLVED] Can Push Notifications work in apps distributed outside Play Store and App Store?

Solar2D Android
#1

I’m considering distributing some of my apps through alternative app stores, such as Huawei App Gallery, Samsung Galaxy Store, Aptoide, Amazon Appstore, or even direct APK downloads.

I wanted to ask:
Is it possible to implement push notifications in apps that are not published on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store?

Are there any technical or service limitations (e.g. Firebase, OneSignal) when using push notifications in apps distributed this way?

Any guidance or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

#2

I created a build of one of my apps with the Target App Store set to 'none’, then tested a remote notification using Firebase, and the notification showed up on my phone. So I can confirm that with Solar2D, push notifications also work for apps that are not targeted at the Play Store or App Store.

I haven’t tested local notifications in these cases yet. Once I do, I’ll post the results here.

Uptaded:
Local notifications work on Android even when Target App Store is set to none.

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